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South Carolina Standards Covered By Rising Tide

III. Earth Science:

1. Energy in the Earth System

3.e. Analyze the pros and cons of living in areas affected be natural hazards such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and other severe weather

4.c. Evaluate the effectiveness of human interventions designed to reduce the effects of rising sea level and waves on coastal erosion

C. The Origin and Evolution of the Earth System

3.a. Explain how scientists conclude that the processes take place and change occurs, even when the change is too low to observe directly

3.b. Infer from surface features shown on aerial, satellite, and topographic map the underlying subsurface conditions resulting from past geologic events

3.d. Predict changes in the earth’ surface based on past and current geologic events

Marine Studies Standards Covered by Rising Tide*

1. Predict coastal erosion over a set period of time. (Activity 1)
2. Predict coastal development given current rates shown by aerial photography.(Activity 2)
3. Identify major coastal features seen in aerial photographs. (Activity 1 & 2)
4. Predict barrier island movement. (Activity 1)
5. Describe coastal events/processes that cause changes in the coastline from year to year. (Activity 1 & 2)
6. Describe man-made features along the coastline and predict what their affect is on coastal processes. (Activity 2)
7. Identify where sediment is building/eroding along the coast line. (Activity 1 & 2)
8. Infer the source of coastal sediment to different areas along the coast. (Activity 1 & 2)
9. Describe the growth pattern for a developed coastline. (Activity 2)
10. Predict coastline change if sea level rose. (Activity 1 & 2)

I. Inquiry :

A. Identify Questions and Concepts the Guide Scientific Investigations      

1. Formulate a testable hypothesis based on literary research and previous knowledge

B. Design and Construct Investigations

3. Identify technologies that could enhance the collection of data

4. Identify possible sources of error inherent in an experimental design

9. Organize and display data in useable and efficient formats, such as tables, graphs, maps, and cross sections

10. Draw conclusions based on qualitative and quantitative data

12. Communicate and defend the scientific thinking that resulted in conclusion.

C. Use Technology and Mathematics to Improve Investigations and Communications

1. Select and use technologies to enhance the precision and accuracy of data collection, analysis and display

2. Discriminate between data that may be valid or anomalous

D. Formulate and revise Scientific Explanations and Models Using Logic and Evidence

1. Construct experimental explanations or models through discussion, debate, logic, and experimental evidence

3. Revise explanations or models after review

E. Recognize and Analyze Alternative Explanations and models

1. Compare current scientific models with experimental results

2. Select and defend, based on scientific criteria, the most plausible explanation or model

G. Understanding about Scientific and Technological Inquiry

1. Analyze how science and technology explain and predict relationships

4.b. Explain why scientific models and explanations need to be based on historical and current scientific knowledge